Zhu Ke Rou Gui Gift Box – Legendary Wuyi Rock Oolong Tea | 12 Sachets × 8.5g

The Most Storied Terroir in Chinese Tea

If Wuyi rock oolong has a holy grail, it is Zhu Ke. This legendary valley — sheltered by towering cliffs, fed by mountain streams, and blanketed in perpetual mist — is widely regarded as the finest growing site for Rou Gui in all of China. Tea from Zhu Ke is not simply purchased; it is sought after.

This generous gift box presents 12 individually sealed sachets × 8.5g (102g total) — a full dozen sessions of one of the world’s most celebrated rock oolongs, presented in a format worthy of gifting to the most discerning tea lover in your life.

Tasting Notes

Zhu Ke Rou Gui is defined by its extraordinary intensity. The signature cinnamon spice of the Rou Gui cultivar reaches its fullest expression here — bold, warming, and persistent — underpinned by a deep mineral backbone, roasted orchid florals, and a finish of dark caramel and sweet wood smoke that lingers long after the cup is empty.

For Western palates, it recalls the power and precision of a great Barolo or a peated Islay whisky: unmistakably itself, impossible to forget.

Why Zhu Ke Commands Reverence

The valley’s unique microclimate — narrow, north-facing, with minimal direct sunlight — slows leaf growth and concentrates flavour compounds to an exceptional degree. Combined with the iron-rich, weathered rock soil (danxia geology), Zhu Ke produces a Rou Gui with a body and aromatic depth that flat-terrain or plantation teas cannot approach. Among collectors and tea scholars, Zhu Ke is spoken of the way wine lovers speak of Romanée-Conti.

Brewing Guide

Gongfu Method (Recommended):
Vessel: Gaiwan or Yixing teapot (100–120ml) | Water: 98–100°C | Leaf: 8.5g per session | Steep: 10–15 sec (1st infusion), extend by 10 sec each round | Yields: 7–10 infusions

Western Method:
Vessel: Teapot or large mug | Water: 98°C | Leaf: 1 sachet per 300ml | Steep: 2–3 minutes | Re-steep once

Gift Box Specifications

• Contents: 12 sachets × 8.5g (102g net weight)
• Packaging: Premium gift box, individually vacuum-sealed sachets
• Origin: Zhu Ke Valley, Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province, China
• Tea type: Rock Oolong (Yancha) — Rou Gui cultivar, Zhengyan origin
• Roast level: Medium-heavy charcoal roast

Twelve sessions of China’s most legendary rock oolong — a gift that speaks before a single word is said.